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96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the wines tasted out of bottle, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch is a smoking good Cabernet that gives up textbook notes of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, spice, and violets. With full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannin, integrated acidity and terrific intensity, it shines just as much for its elegance and purity as richness and depth. 96+" 95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A final blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a gorgeous meaty/earthy nose wi...Read More »

97 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon 55% Slope comes from the Sonoma side of the Mayacamas Mountains. It is 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard planted at 1,700 feet. This is a remarkable wine and reminiscent of the great classics from the golden era of the Mayacamas on the Napa side (such as the 1968, 1970, 1973 and 1974) come to mind when tasting this beauty. It is simply loaded. Dense purple in color, the wine has notes of licorice, crème de cassis, Asian plum sauce, cedar wood and earth. Full-bodied, opulent and irresistible already, it is capable (becau ...Read More »

93 points Wine Spectator: "Matches intensity with refinement, with subdued oak shading rich dark berry, espresso, graphite and cedar notes, ending with a long, full finish that echoes the core flavors. (JL)" (12/2017)K&L Notes:
This is one of K&L's favorite Napa producers, and these folks know their Cabernet. Lewis says that their 2015 is "like an Aston Martin V-12" and that it is "a silky powerhouse of fruit at wide-open-throttle. Black currant, plum and juicy ripe berries rev freely on the palate with seductive oak spice, candle wax and semi-sweet chocolate aromas. Fine-tuned and polished, ...
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96 points James Suckling: "This is fantastic on the nose with blackberries and forest flowers. Very aromatic. Full body with soft, well-integrated and medium-grained tannins. Undertones of black olives. Love the hints of sandalwood. Drink or hold." (5/2017) 93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Bottled in July 2017, Dominus’ more approachable, less tannic sister wine, Napanook, is a blend this year of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Napanook Proprietary Red Wine is redolent of crème de cassis, potpourri, plum preserves and violets with hints of dark cho ...Read More »

95 points James Suckling: "This shows nice concentration on the nose in terms of ash and blackcurrant but also some pretty floral elements with violets and jasmine. Full-bodied with a strong entrée of black fruit but with driven acidity, muscular tannins and a long finish. A blend of 95% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot, 1% malbec and 1% petit verdot. Drink in 2019." 93 points Vinous: "The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five is a fabulous example of the year at its best. Super-ripe red cherry, pomegranate, mint, rose petal and spice infuse this voluptuous, racy Cabernet Sauvignon. Readers looking for ...Read More »

96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Chardonnay, which comes from both Old Wente and Dijon clones, is off the estate property on Atlas Peak. It has that noteworthy greenish hue to its light-gold color, which I consider a high-sign of quality. Orange blossom, tangerine oil, mango, subtle smoky wood, a full-bodied texture, terrific purity and acidity, great fruit and a long, long finish are the stuff of great California Chardonnay. This cuvée also has a phenomenal track record for aging for at least 7-10 years, and in certain vintages even longer. (RP)" (1/2017) 95 points Wine Enthusiast: "Gorgeous aromatics of h ...Read More »

95 points James Suckling: "Aromas of tar, blackberries, cloves and dark chocolate. Perfumed. Full and focused with a beautiful center palate and length. Mostly from Nathan Combs in Coombsville with some Yountville-sourced fruit. Best ever. Drink or hold." 94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The base release is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon and it comes from multiple sites throughout the valley. It’s a killer wine and offers the classic sweet crème de cassis and blackberry fruit that's the hallmark of the vintage. With loads of richness, notes of Asian spices, pencil lead and cedar, full-bodied richness, and sweet tannin ...Read More »

94 points Connoisseurs Guide: "Here is a big, bold Cabernet that fits the winery model to a "tee," and, as usual, Darioush manages to successfully pull off the trick in going right to the brink of being too much of a good thing without going too far. It is not a wine of subtlety and detail as much as it is one of unbridled richness and depth, but it is, at every stop, a fully expressed varietal working that will never be accused of playing it safe. It is high in tannin, yet it is not unduly coarse and is governed by intense, generously oaked, very sure curranty fruit right to the end,...Read More »

In the early 1980s, the Heitz Family acquired a marvelous Rutherford vineyard bordered on one side by the Silverado Trail and nudged on the other by the Conn Creek, aptly named the "Trailside Vineyard." Aged for three-and-a-half years in a combination of American and French Limousin oak, "Trailside" is known for its overall powerful Cabernet varietal aromas and flavors and beguiling opulence. The 2003 has an intense nose, revealing this wine's signature bold blackberry fruit and cedar notes, with subtle dried floral and earth spice undertones. Its lushne...
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94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "My favorite of the latest release Chardonnays, the 2013 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard is a screaming effort that got a few wows in the notes. More ripe and rounded than the Alpine Vineyard (at the moment anyways, as Kevin commented that this cuvee continues to pick up more and more focus with bottle age), its light/medium gold color is followed by tons of ripe white peach and orchard fruits, toasted nuts, crushed rock and white flowers. Rounded, concentrated and rich on the palate, yet with vibrant underlying acidity that cuts through the finish, give it ...Read More »

95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The sensational 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (which is reasonably priced, given how superb it is) is her largest cuvée of just under 3,300 cases. It is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest tiny quantities of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Petit Verdot, and a real head scratcher, St. Macaire. Inky purple to the rim, with notes of white flowers, licorice, forest floor and graphite, this wine exhibits classic mulberry, blackberry and blackcurrant fruit notes, some background, vague oak, a full-bodied, beautifully proportione ...Read More »

Hanzell began in 1957 and has been a pioneer in California and Sonoma County winemaking ever since. Winemaker notes: "There is a sweet-savory quality to the aromas with the black cherry fruit being complemented by scents of juniper berries, orange peel, teriyaki and forest floor. The flavors are a little more dark and ripe with flavors of blueberry, plum and cocoa as well as brandied cherries. Ample mouth-coating tannins have a gentle, velvety quality, but leave no doubt that this will be a very long- lived wine. Decanting one to two hours before serving...
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95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "(95+) The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon C C Ranch Vineyard is deep garnet-purple in color with a nose of warm blackberries and blueberry compote with hints of cedar chest, mocha and baking spices. Medium to full-bodied, it is velvety and elegant with lovely perfume and great persistence." 94 points Vinous: "The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon C. C. Ranch is wonderfully dark, fleshy and alluring, with no hard edges and gorgeous, radiant fruit that expands effortlessly on the palate. This is an especially showy style. Super-ripe dark raspberry and red cherry fruit give the wine its allure, ...Read More »

96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Checking in as a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec, that was brought up in 90% new French oak, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is another gorgeous wine from winemaker Chris Carpenter. Brought up in 90% new French oak, this classic, tight, focused beauty boast sensational notes of crème de cassis, graphite, toasty oak, and ample minerality. These all flow to a full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, layered, tannic 2014 that has remarkable purity, impeccable balance, and a great, great finish. It’ ...Read More »

95 points Vinous: "The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch is powerful and explosive in the glass, with serious tannins that give the wine its dark, brooding personality. A rush of black cherry, gravel, smoke, game and spice flows through the mid palate and onto the imposing, structured finish. There is a lot to like, but readers will have to be patient, as the tannins are imposing. The State Ranch is one of the more brooding wines in this range today." 94 points James Suckling: "Lots of tar, minerals and slate on the nose but also so much black fruit in the form of blackberries, blueberry cake and bl ...Read More »

96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Checking in as a blend of 89% Syrah and 11% Petit Sirah, the 2014 Syrah Relentless is a killer bottle of wine that offers decadent notes of blackcurrants, barbecued meats, seaweed wrapper, lavender, exotic pepper, and liquid smoke. This is a rich, unctuous Rhône inspired blend that packs serious amounts of fruit and richness, yet the elegant, forward style of the vintage keeps it silky, polished and incredibly drinkable. While I haven't had every vintage of this cuvee (it was first made in 1999), my money is on this being up with the top handful of vinta ...Read More »

95 points Vinous: "The Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard, a wine that can at times be a bit rustic, is anything but that in 2014. Creamy and voluptuous, the Hyde is also endowed with tremendous thrust. Dark red cherry jam, graphite, herbs, smoke, tar and licorice are all pushed forward. In the end, nothing really sticks out, rather it is the wine's exceptional balance that is most impressive. Paul Hobbs describes 2013 as a consistently warm, dry year but without excesses. I remember stopping by in January of that year, and being quite surprised when Hobbs told me he was likely to s ...Read More »

90 points Vinous: "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is an unusually soft wine from Dunn. Aromatically expressive and nuanced, the 2014 offers plenty of immediacy, with attractive red cherry, plum, sweet tobacco, dried flowers and cedar nuances. In 2014, the Napa Valley Cabernet is a blend of equal parts estate fruit and purchased grapes from a site in Coombsville. In many years, the Napa Valley bottling has been a miniature of the Howell Mountain, but in 2014 it is more typical of true appellation-level Cabernet meant for near to medium-term drinking. (AG)...Read More »

90 points Wine Spectator: "Slightly earthy and leathery at first, the herb, currant and black cherry flavors slowly become more complex and interesting. Finish is firmly tannic, but the fruit pours through on the aftertaste." (11/1997) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The quality of the 1994 vintage is well-displayed at Robert Mondavi. The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (about 80,000 cases produced) is one of the finest regular Cabernets Mondavi has made. It exhibits a deep ruby color, and sweet, rich, blackcurrant aromas intertwined with scents of vanilla and spice. Soft, round, medium to full-bodied, and harmonious...Read More »

93 points Wine Spectator: "Remarkably rich and well-made, with a taut, dense core of earthy anise and black licorice notes woven into currant and blackberry elements. Once settled, the flavors expand and lift, imparting a sense of elegance and finesse without losing the tannic backbone. Best from 2020 through 2034." (10/2016) 91 points Connoisseurs Guide: "If hardly a soft and open wine and one that similarly inclines to the toughness that ultimately wins out in its sibling reviewed just below, Groth's Reserve bottling is far deeper and better filled with more than enough fruity stuffing holding its ample tannins ...Read More »

94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Another triumph of fine winemaking, this appellation wine is leathery and full bodied, wild and savory in tea, strawberry hull and rocky earth. It shines in subtle acidity and plenty of structure, with ample body to support its angular temptations. (VB)" (9/2016) Connoisseurs Guide: "In truth, the differences among William Selyem's latest batch of very attractive Pinots are small, and the winery stamp of clearly defined varietal fruit is found on them all, yet each has subtle personality traits of their own. This one is slightly more supple in feel and leads with a touch of gl ...Read More »

This wine was sourced from DuMol's prized estate vineyard, Coffee Lane. From a vintage that produced low yields of extremely concentrated fruit, the 2015 is complex and spicy with a rich palate and tight verve. Praise for DuMol's 2015 vintage from Antonio Galloni: "Andy Smith has turned out a striking set of wines at DuMol. Over the last few years, Smith seems to have settled into a more relaxed, comfortable style at DuMol that is helped by not having to divide his attention between DuMol and Larkmead, as he once did. Smith is picking a bit earlier and g...
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1971 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Bid on this bottle of 1971 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. While there are many individuals and wineries that helped catapult California's wine industry onto the international stage, all of their efforts can be summed up in the life of one man: Robert Mondavi. These older vintages of Mondavi's Cabernets are like a sneak peek into our winemaking past, a chance to taste history, and a collector's dream.

90 points Connoisseurs Guide: "Both ripe and somewhat nervy to start without ever losing sight of fresh, well-defined cherries, but a solid, tightly structured Pinot that, along with the Westside Road Neighbors bottling, evokes a sense of still-nascent complexity that transcends its plentiful, still-youthful fruit, this one is a most cellar-worthy rendition that should be left alone for the time being. We have tasted more than a few older wines from this producer, and experience informs that another half-dozen years will pass before it starts to find its very best voice." (5/2018)

95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "From a site in St. Helena, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Hayne Vineyard (aged 16 months in 51% new French oak) is a more open-knit, supple, textured red that has plenty of cassis, raspberry, toasted spice, and graphite aromas and flavors. With compelling purity of fruit, building minerality, bright acidity, and an understated elegance, this beautiful 2015 needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for two decades." 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Displaying a deep garnet-purple color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Hayne Vineyard has loads of oak, blackberry preserves and warm plums with tou ...Read More »

95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The flagship wine is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve, coming from their vineyards tucked away in the under-the-radar sector known as Conn Valley. It is a beautiful example of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense purple with a gorgeous, young, but promising nose of blackberry and cassis, licorice, forest floor and earth, the wine hits the palate with a supple, ripe integrated tannic framework, intense black fruits, full body and a long finish. This is a stunner and another great example from Todd Anderson’s vineyard that first produced Cabernet Sauvi ...Read More »

96 points Vinous: "As it often is, the Cabernet Sauvignon John C. Sullenger is one of the most complete wines in this range. Nothing in particular stands out. Expressive aromatics, silky tannins and bright, red-toned fruit are all laced together in a sublime, nuanced Cabernet that hits all the right notes. It's all finesse here." 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "(94+) The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon John C Sullinger Vineyard Oakville is a deep garnet-purple color with a crème de cassis, blackberry pie and eucalypt nose plus hints of Marmite toast, chargrill and lavender. Medium-bodied and elegant with fine-grai ...Read More »

94 points James Suckling: "A rich and dense red with a powerful palate of ripe fruit and chewy tannins. Lots of blackberry and blueberry character. Expanding tannins. Needs two or three years to soften." (1/2017) 94 points Wine Enthusiast: "To call this a second label of Spottswoode’s isn’t quite fair, it’s such a well-made, thoughtfully considered wine in its own right. Juicy black currant, tart cranberry, licorice and clove meet a wall of toasted oak and chocolate in a medium-bodied, approachable and properly balanced expression of the variety that will impress seekers of restraint and grace. *Editors’ Choi ...Read More »

92 points Vinous: "The 2015 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is another terrific appellation-level Pinot. This is the first year in which the Sonoma Coast Pinot is more truly coastal, with more of an influence from sites in the Freestone area. Succulent black cherry, plum, hard candy and expressive floral notes are all supported by beams of firm tannin and lively acidity that add verve as well as freshness. (AG)" (8/2017) 91 points Wine Spectator: "Notably elegant and rich, with a deceptively deep and persistent mix of raspberry and wild berry flavors, shaded by gravelly earth and savory notes that lose a bi...Read More »

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "There’s a sultry aromatic combination of stewed strawberry and bright raspberry as well as subtle thyme, tarragon, rosewater and French toast on the nose of this bottling from the iconic vineyard. The baked red fruits and hard woody spices are cut by pungent acidity and firm tannins on the sip. Hold off a bit on this one, but then enjoy for decades. Drink 2019-2034. *Cellar Selection* (MK)" (11/2017)

95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Spring Mountain (97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, all sourced from their high-elevation vineyards on Spring Mountain) is the deepest, richest wine of the entire portfolio, with an opaque purple color and a super-pure nose of crème de cassis and blueberries. The wine is rich, full-bodied, nicely textured, and very long in the finish, with ripe tannins. It can be drunk now or cellared for another 15 or more years. (RP)" (12/2016) 93 points Vinous: "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is an impeccably balanced wine that brings to...Read More »

96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A thrilling Pinot Noir that comes from a 13.8-acre vineyard planted in 1975 on mostly on limestone, at an elevation of 2,200 feet, the 2012 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard was harvested September 24 to October 21 and was aged 16 months in 30% new French oak. It offers a dark ruby color to go with a big, sweet nose of cranberry, wild strawberries, crushed flowers, forest floor and spice. Full-bodied, layered and elegant, with a supple, rounded and sexy texture, it packs plenty of fruit, yet is graceful, beautifully balanced and seamless. It's hard to resist no ...Read More »

94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This beautiful wine includes 9% Cabernet Franc that gives a lift of floral violet and grainy cedar. Classic all around in its etchings of coconut shavings, graphite, spice and dust, the fruit is additionally savory in bright red currant and a crunch of cassis, with an underpinning of soft, succulent blackberry. (VB)" (3/2017) 93 points James Suckling: "A Cab with tension and brightness plus lots of rose petal, blueberry, currant and lavender character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Drink and enjoy on release or hold for a few years as it comes more together." (1/2016) 93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "De ...Read More »

96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Chardonnay Wayfarer Vineyard has an intense nose of pineapple, guava and ginger with honeysuckle, marzipan, cashews and brioche. The medium-bodied palate is incredibly taut for such a gregarious nose with wonderful tension framing the pronounced tropical flavors beautifully, finishing with lingering savory notes and a gorgeous creamy texture. 96+ points. (LPB)" (10/2017) 94 points Vinous: "The 2015 Chardonnay Wayfarer Vineyard is rich, powerful and intense. Once again, this is one of the most distinctive Chardonnays being made in California. Candied lemon peel, whit ...Read More »

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "There are 703 cases of the 2014 Proprietary Red Estate, a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It is aged 20 months in 80% new French oak. The wine, from a vineyard just off the Silverado Trail, is a delicious fruit-forward, beautiful wine with dusty, loamy soil undertones, red and blackcurrants, licorice and a touch of tobacco leaf. It is deep, full-bodied, opulent and ideal for drinking over the next 15 years. (RP)" (10/2016) 93 points Vinous: "The 2014 Estate Red is a very pretty wine. The flavors are bright and nuanced...Read More »

92-94 points Vinous: "Orange peel, smoke, spices, mint and apricot pit flesh out in the 2013 Chardonnay Camp Meeting Ridge Vineyard. Bold and textured in its flavors but classically mid-weight in style, the 2013 captures a hugely attractive middle ground. (AG)" (1/2015) 91 points Wine & Spirits: "At first this seems like a rather obvious Chardonnay, with stereotypical notes of oak and sumptuous warmth. A day of air shows the pedigree of the fruit, which comes from organically farmed vines planted in 1991 on a ridge two miles from the Pacific coast. Oxygen takes its generous ripeness toward earthen power,...Read More »

92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A barrel sample, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple colored, with a decadent cassis, baked blackberries and plum preserves-scented nose, plus hints of spice cake, cedar and Marmite toast. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and wonderfully spicy in the mouth, it has velvety tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long." (11/2017)K&L Notes:
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91 points Connoisseurs Guide: "Although a tad less forthcoming and decidedly slower in showing what ultimately proves to be a deep and concentrated core of very well-defined, ripe cherries and a little deceptive in that regard, the latest Westside Road Neighbors Pinot demands a little more patience before making what in the end is a very potent and convincing fruity statement. More than most of its kin, it is a wine that requires age, and, if not possessing quite as much here-and-now appeal, it is the one that strikes us as having the most strength and potential for five-plus years of...Read More »

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Strong cinnamon and clove aromas lead to bold, ripe black-cherry and cassis flavors in this full-bodied, well-structured and ultimately nuanced wine. It has lots of grip on the palate from firm tannins and bright acidity, while the spicy oak flavors last all the way to the finish. *Editors' Choice (JG)" (3/2018)